Born on the Trail
Niki MicallefBorn on the Trail explores trail and ultra running together - learning from science, research and experience to help you and me understand and improve our training.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 24 | Subscribers | Read | bornonthetrail.substack.com |
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Latest Issues
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How Elite Coaches Structure Winter Training
As winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing with it colder temperatures and shorter days, the racing calendar empties and training motivation often diminishes. Many athletes view this period as an opportunity to disengage from...
Scott Johnston on What Athletes and Coaches Get Wrong About Muscular Endurance
Since the 2025 edition of UTMB, everyone is talking about muscular endurance. But despite all the available information, there’s massive confusion. In fact, a major coaching organisation in the ultra space recently stated this approach “doe...
Why Backyard Ultra Runners Quit (And How Not To)
Backyard Ultra events continue to capture attention, inspiring awe and curiosity in equal measure. The 2025 edition of Big’s Backyard Ultra Individual World Championships (hereafter referred to as Big’s BYU) drew just under 300,000 viewers ...
Are Pain and Fatigue Physical or Mental?
Every athlete, irrespective of their sporting discipline, is familiar with the feeling of fatigue. It typically manifests itself as a declining ability to produce or maintain a desired effort, often forcing us to slow down as the session or...
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Ultra trail runner & certified ultra coach. Constantly looking to challenge myself and learn, both for myself & my athletes. Through Born on the Trail I use science to answer ultrarunning's biggest questions, enabling you to elevate your performance.
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